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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

5 Things Your Poop Says About Your Health

Poop and your health

A person's poop can say a lot about his or her health. How often you go
to the bathroom, and how much waste you expel, can indicate your
general digestive health.

"The digestive tract contains more bacterial cells than there are cells
in the entire body," said Dr. Jean-Pierre Raufman, a gastroenterologist
at University of Maryland School of Medicine. "It's very important that
our bowels work well to absorb necessary nutrients but also keep out
any foods, chemicals and germs that could do us harm."

While most people probably don't want to put much thought into pooping,
it's an essential body function that can tell them if something is
wrong. A change in bowel movements could be due merely to a change in
diet, but it could also mean the body is fighting an infection or
dealing with a serious condition.

Here are five hints that your poop could be giving you about your health.